Can I Work Out High? Smoking Weed Before The Gym Can Be Fun, But You Should Know These 6 Things Before You Do It

You've probably heard of a runner's high. Those endorphins never fail to make you feel ecstatic enough to bust through the end of a long run. But what about, well, other kinds of highs? I mean, can I work out high and feel some of those same, awesome, euphoric effects? Or is it a total recipe for disaster?

Now, this doesn't mean your should turn your HIIT circuits into "take-a-hit-circuits," but if you do decide to roll a joint before hitting the weight room, there are a few things you should know beforehand.

Here are six things you should definitely take note of if you're planning on lighting up before leg day.

3. Exercise Can Intensify Your High

Researchers from the University of Sydney asked 15 cannabis smokers to complete 35 minutes of exercise on a stationary bike, and subsequently found higher levels of THC in their blood after they did the workout.

Talk about a literal runner's high, amirite?

4. You May Have A Speedier Muscle Recovery Time

If you take a few puffs before planks, you can thank the CBD, a major cannabinoid found in marijuana, for helping you avoid sore muscles the next day.